"The shooting happened on the 8th of July 2016, so it was almost eight months to the day and I'm back for my first day. Back on the job," Hancock said with excitement.

He is now back on duty full time.

"I've gotten back now, and it's absolutely awesome," said Hancock.

Hancock claims he's still a little rusty.

"I've just knock the rust off myself, get back out there, and start working for the community," explained Hancock.

However, folks at the department said he hasn't missed a beat.

And now he's back, Purple Heart and all.

"I was very excited to get back out here with my brothers in blue," Hancock said, "They've been holding down the fort without me, and I'm ready to come back out here and help take care of my community."

Before returning to his patrol Hancock was on light duty at the police department for a few months.